The Merrimack Warriors secured a 4-3 victory over the Vermont Catamounts in a thrilling Hockey East matchup on Saturday night. The game was decided in the final minute of regulation when Caden Cranston scored the game-winning goal on the power play, lifting Merrimack to the win. Despite a strong start by Vermont, Merrimack responded with quick goals to keep the game tight throughout.
Vermont’s head coach, Steve Wiedler, acknowledged the ups and downs of the game and emphasized the need for improvement as a program. The back-and-forth action saw both teams trade goals, with players like Joel Määttä, Philip Törnqvist, and Daniel Sambuco making significant contributions for Vermont.
Community Bank N.A. announced a donation to Special Olympics Vermont based on the outcome of the game, with Vermont’s Isak Walther leading all skaters with six shots on goal. Sambuco had a standout performance, earning his first career multi-point game in the match.
Looking ahead, the Catamounts will host No. 1 Boston College in a two-game Hockey East series next weekend, marking the defending champions’ first appearance at the Gut since 2022. Special events are planned for both games, including Team IMPACT Night and the annual Rally Against Cancer Game. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ and WVMT, with Rob Ryan and Adam Lafleur providing coverage.
For the latest news and updates on the Vermont men’s hockey program, fans can follow @UVMmhockey on social media and visit the UVMathletics.com website. Handy Toyota serves as the presenting sponsor for the UVM men’s hockey program.
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